2007 STI with aftermarket intake

Msison28 · 04-27-2008, 12:47 PM

Is it safe to run an aftermarket intake with no protune? Iam current using COBB OTS stage two map. I have searched but got no definite answer.

thanks

***sti_kris*** · 04-27-2008, 09:05 PM

yeah i've got intake and tbe without a protune, just a stage 2 flash. you'll be fine

Peleg · 04-27-2008, 09:12 PM

You'll be fine, but a tune can yield more power. I got 10 whp and about 7 lbs-ft from the APS 65mm CAI when I got retuned.

**tyler_sti** · 04-27-2008, 09:19 PM

You can definatly do it. But cobb recomends not using a intake on their maps. It's in bolt letters on their site and the ap. But I have done it before without any problems, just not ideal. You will lose low end, and gain very little top end. But hey, if the sound is worth it to ya. More power to ya!

sti* fan · 04-27-2008, 11:47 PM

nope dont risk it

stiboost21 · 04-28-2008, 01:18 AM

from the 07's i heard too many stories about blown engines...i would just get pro tune...i know its just intake but its still a risk

stiboost21 · 04-28-2008, 01:20 AM

i wouldn't risk it, i would just spend the money for a protune cause u'll need it anyways and its a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new engine. I have heard a couple 07 blown engine stories and all they said they had was intake w/o protune

sti* fan · 04-28-2008, 08:14 AM

from what i hear i cars wont really benefit from an intake go with a protune

STUKA · 04-28-2008, 08:25 AM

I have the SPT intake. I called Cobb 3 times to talk to different people and they said the SPT intake is ok. But not to run anything else like after market without a protune.

sti* fan · 04-28-2008, 09:01 AM

anything other than the stock intake box and your going to be more at risk. Why risk your motor over an intake??

Grey Ghost · 04-28-2008, 09:04 AM

ONly makes the lean condition worst dont do it!!!...get a protune ASAP!

04-27-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
Msison28 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STI Posts: 52 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	2007 STI with aftermarket intake Is it safe to run an aftermarket intake with no protune? Iam current using COBB OTS stage two map. I have searched but got no definite answer. thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-27-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
*sti_kris* its all in the curves Car: 05 CMG STI Fav Mod: Aps 3.5" TBE Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 803 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake yeah i've got intake and tbe without a protune, just a stage 2 flash. you'll be fine

04-27-2008, 09:12 PM	#3
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,797 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake You'll be fine, but a tune can yield more power. I got 10 whp and about 7 lbs-ft from the APS 65mm CAI when I got retuned.

04-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#4
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,482 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake You can definatly do it. But cobb recomends not using a intake on their maps. It's in bolt letters on their site and the ap. But I have done it before without any problems, just not ideal. You will lose low end, and gain very little top end. But hey, if the sound is worth it to ya. More power to ya!

04-27-2008, 11:47 PM	#5
sti* fan Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti Fav Mod: endura-tech's Location: sillicon valley Posts: 93 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake nope dont risk it

04-28-2008, 01:18 AM	#6
stiboost21 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi SWP Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 127 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake from the 07's i heard too many stories about blown engines...i would just get pro tune...i know its just intake but its still a risk

04-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#7
stiboost21 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi SWP Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 127 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake i wouldn't risk it, i would just spend the money for a protune cause u'll need it anyways and its a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new engine. I have heard a couple 07 blown engine stories and all they said they had was intake w/o protune

04-28-2008, 08:14 AM	#8
sti* fan Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti Fav Mod: endura-tech's Location: sillicon valley Posts: 93 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake from what i hear i cars wont really benefit from an intake go with a protune

04-28-2008, 08:25 AM	#9
STUKA Senior STI Driver Car: Black 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: AP Location: Barnesville PA Posts: 302 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake I have the SPT intake. I called Cobb 3 times to talk to different people and they said the SPT intake is ok. But not to run anything else like after market without a protune.

04-28-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
sti* fan Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti Fav Mod: endura-tech's Location: sillicon valley Posts: 93 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake anything other than the stock intake box and your going to be more at risk. Why risk your motor over an intake??

04-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#11
Grey Ghost Grassroots STI Racer Car: Turd brown 07 STI Fav Mod: 170mph! Location: Striaght Aways! Posts: 557 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 STI with aftermarket intake ONly makes the lean condition worst dont do it!!!...get a protune ASAP! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.